The Unsolved Murder Of A Young Nun In 1977
In 1977, Roberta "Sister Robin" Elam was killed as she was finishing her vows and in the process of becoming a fully-fledged nun. Here's the story.
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How Jimmy Buffett Survived His 1994 Plane Crash
Singer-songwriter, author, businessman, and avid airplane pilot Jimmy Buffett got into a serious plane crash in 1994. Here's how he survived.
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The Crustacean Species That's Named After Jimmy Buffett
Jimmy Buffett was known for his fanbase of Parrot Heads and association with the tropical lifestyle - but a crustacean species was also named after him in 2023.
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Why Jimmy Buffett Fans Are Called Parrot Heads
Some fans have nicknames, and legendary singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett's are called Parrot Heads. So where did the name come from? Here's the story.
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Why You Rarely See Vibrating Beds These Days
Vibrating beds were popular to the point of being frequent pop culture references in the mid-to-late 20th century. Here's why you rarely see them anymore.
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Can Retired Police Carry A Gun And Badge?
Police officers spend their careers required to carry a badge and a gun as part of their job. But do retired cops have to give those items up?
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Jimmy Buffett, Legendary Music Icon, Dead At 76
Jimmy Buffett, legendary musical icon and party man behind "Margaritaville" - and hero to legions of faithful fans called Parrot Heads - has died at age 76
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What Happened To Mr. Yuk, The Poison Control Icon?
The Mr. Yuk sticker was an alternative to the traditional skull and crossbones label that designates poisonous substances. Here's what happened to it.
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The Boy Scouts Have Perversion Files. This Is What They Are
The Boy Scouts, like other purported moral institutions, have been accused of sexual abuse on children. So-called "perversion files" document the accusations.
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Whatever Happened To The Man Behind Kony 2012, Jason Russell?
Jason Russell's efforts to bring awareness to atrocities in Uganda and warlord Joesph Kony went viral in 2012, then he had a breakdown. Here's what happened.
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Sketchy Things About College Football
It's hard to overstate how important college football is. But college football has some seriously shady, sketchy things lurking behind those bright colors.
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The Unexpected Career Jack Sonni Pursued After Dire Straits Broke Up In 1988
Guitarist Jack Sonni subbed in for Dave Knopfler the year Dave left Dire Straits in 1980, and stayed through till 1988.
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What Happens If A Senator Becomes Unfit To Hold Office Due To Medical Reasons?
In 2023, two United States senators displayed behavior that suggested they might not be fit for their positions. In this situation, what are the options?
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The Most Inbred People Throughout History
Long considered a taboo in many cultures, inbreeding can cause a range of health ailments that may span generations. Sometimes this can be taken to extremes.
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What The Question Mark Seen In Space Tells Us About Galaxies
NASA's James Webb Telescope is producing never before seen images from deep space, including a mysterious question mark shape. Here's what it tells us.
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The Tragic Story Of Terence Crawford, The 'Best Boxer In The World'
To say that boxer Terence Crawford has overcome a lot is putting it lightly. He says that his success in the ring is the result of channeling a lot of anger.
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NASA's OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Mission Explained
NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid mission is another in the long line of human attempts to explore and understand space - as well as life on Earth.
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The 1956 South African Treason Trial Explained
The brutal and inhumane apartheid regime held an iron grip on South Africa in the '50s. Some brave souls peacefully resisted, and ended up on trial for treason.
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Inside The Latest Planned Titanic Expedition (And Why The Government Wants To Stop It)
RMS Titanic Inc. owns the exclusive salvage rights to one of the most famous shipwrecks in history - and it's clashing with the government over its plans.
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TV Theme Songs That Became Huge Pop Hits
Many TV theme songs have faded into obscurity, but a few have taken on lives of their own, sometimes outshining the shows they were meant to introduce.
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The Connection Between The Boy Scouts Of America And The Mormon Church Explained
The Boy Scouts of America have been around for more than a century, and the Mormon church was an early adopter of the program before severing ties in 2019.
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The People Who Caught Some Of The World's Most Dangerous Serial Killers
The public has had a morbid fascination with serial killers, but few people have managed to put some of the most dangerous murderers on the planet behind bars.
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The Fascinating History Of Music's Nudie Suits
Nudie suits have been worn by many musicians over the years, from Elvis Presley to Elton John. Here's the history behind these iconic garments.
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What Happened To Jamaican Drug Lord Lester Lloyd Coke?
The Jamaican drug cartel the Shower Posse was founded by two men - one was Lester Lloyd Coke. His ultimate fate is still shrouded in uncertainty.
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Inside Pat Smear's Rock 'N' Roll Journey
Over the course of more than four and a half decades, Pat Smear's career has taken him from LA's underground punk scene to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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The Secret Tunnels Of LA's Prohibition-Era Bar Scene
LA's prohibition-era bar scene had features that you probably won't find in your average bar today: secret tunnels. Here's the story behind them.
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Inside Buddhafield, The Dancer-Founded Sex Cult
Buddhafield is a dancer-founded sex cult according to former members, who say the leader, Jaime Gomez, who calls himself Reyji or "god-king" is a predator.
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